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Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelElementTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSESELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $25,170 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $21,344 $23,103 $24,453 $28,053
Satellite radio   195    
Satellite radio   170    
Options (change) 0 195 0 0
Options (change) 0 170 0 0
Destination 810 825 825 825
Total Price $23,745 $26,190 $27,495 $31,495
Total Invoice $22,154 $24,098 $25,278 $28,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,203
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelElementTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSESELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,745$26,190$27,495$31,495
Adjustments for Features0-805-1,780-4,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$25,385$25,715$27,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330$1,890
Total Invoice$22,154$24,098$25,278$28,878
Adjustments for Features0-741-1,636-3,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$23,357$23,642$25,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285$1,652

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelElementTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSESELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,495$3,300$4,275$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$1,780$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-741-1,636-3,869

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112009
ModelElementTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.9 in
Length169.9 in200.4 in
Width71.6 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft321.2 ft3

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